Posts by Scott Buckley
Barry Robson Unveiled as New Cork City Head Coach
Cork City FC confirmed the appointment of Barry Robson as the new men’s manager on a two year deal. As the Rebel Army face another season in the First Division, Barry Robson joins the club in the hope of guiding City back to the Premier Division. The 47-year-old former midfielder has made over 600 appearances…
Read MoreCork City Announce Simon Grayson as Advisor to the Board
After a troublesome 2025 season ,Cork City have appointed an experienced figure to their board of management ahead of the 2026 season. Cork City have announced the appointment of English man Simon Grayson to the board today as the Leeside club as the club continues to search for a new permanent men’s first team manager…
Read MoreLeague of Ireland and Scottish Premiership Compared
For several years, People on social media have debated about and compared the League of Ireland to the Scottish Premiership. While Celtic and Rangers are seen as Giants in British football, several players have came through the League of Ireland and fitted in like a glove across the water in Scottish clubs at the highest…
Read MoreCork City Announce Incoming and Departure as Pre Season work for 2026 Commences
Amid the fixture list for the 2026 League of Ireland season being announced today where Cork City will begin their First Division campaign against Treaty United in February, the club announced official transfer updates ahead of the 2026 First Division season. Sean Murray and Charlie Lutz departs Cork City FC Sean Murray was confirmed to…
Read MoreHeidi Mackin: “We know last season wasn’t good enough… We want to improve with every game.”
Cork City’s Heidi Mackin spoke to LOI Talk this week about her journey in the game, her experiences at club and international level, and her ambitions for the season ahead. Where It Began Heidi Mackin began by looking back on where her football story started. Growing up in Cork, she spent six formative years at…
Read MoreBenny Couto Signs For Waterford FC
The Former Oldham and Cork City Left-Back Benny Couto joins Waterford ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. Couto recently played for relegated Cork City for the 2025 season proving to be a skilful player at times. Couto has also played for Ashton United, TNS (Wales) and Oldham. Despite an In-Season Injury which hampered…
Read More2026 Munster Senior Cup Draw Announced
The Munster Senior Cup Last 16 and Quarter-Finals draw took place in Turners Cross this afternoon on behalf of the Munster Football Association. The Competition has existed since 1922 and amalgamates Munster Senior League sides with the League of Ireland teams from Munster. Cobh Ramblers are the current holders after the side beat Rockmount 2-0…
Read MoreKelly Brady: “It truly is an honour to receive my call-up… but the work isn’t done yet.”
Athlone Town’s Kelly Brady has received her first Ireland senior international call-up ahead of the upcoming friendly against Hungary in Spain. LOI Talk’s Scott Buckley sat down with Kelly to discuss her journey to where she is today. Brady’s football story began at just five years old in New York, where she first played with…
Read MoreParrott Shines as Ronaldo Sees Red | Ireland 2-0 Portugal Match Review UEFA World Cup Qualifying Match Review
Ireland defeated Portugal 2–0 in the 2025 World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin, with Troy Parrott scoring both goals and Cristiano Ronaldo sent off on a dramatic night at the Aviva Stadium. Full-time Score: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal Sky Man Of The Match: Troy Parrott Goalscorers: Republic of Ireland: Parrott (17′) (45′) Portugal: N/A Match…
Read MoreCork City V Derry City – GW 36 League Of Ireland Premier Division Preview
Cork City welcome Derry City to Turners Cross for the final game in the League Of Ireland Premier Division for 2025. Tiernan Lynch brings his high flying Derry side to Turners Cross for one last hurrah this season. Derry beat Shamrock Rovers in the Brandywell last time out. Shamrock Rovers got a red card and…
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